Saturday, Newcastle receive Chelsea on the occasion of the 9th day of the Premier League. Newcastle hopes to face Chelsea who wants to join the Big 4.

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Newcastle has started the season in line with expectations and is ranked 13th in the Premier League. The Magpies alternate the good and the less good until now attests a record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. After gleaning a precious draw at Wolverhampton (1-1) and winning against Everton (2-1), they fell on the lawn of Southampton just before the international break (2-0).

Considered a potential Premier League title contender this season, Chelsea is currently 5th in the table. The Blues are showing very solid for the moment and they have lost only once during the first 8 days. Victorious in their last 4 matches played in all competitions, the London team remains on 2 successes gleaned at Burnley (0-3) and against Sheffield United (4-1) in the league. Also convincing in the Champions League, Chelsea are at the top of their group with 7 points taken in 3 games.

The staff for Newcastle vs Chelsea

Newcastle must deal with the packages of goalkeeper No. 1 Dubravka, midfielder Shelvey and potential holders Ritchie and Gayle. Recruited during the offseason, former Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson has already found the net 6 times. He should again be associated with the former Nice Saint-Maximin.

For Chelsea, US winger Pulisic and replacement Gilmour are stranded in the infirmary while German international Havertz, who is positive for the covid, is also absent. Since his arrival, the former Rennes goalkeeper Mendy has impressed in goal. This is also the case for Moroccan international Ziyech.

The key point for the match Newcastle vs Chelsea

This meeting will be played behind closed doors.

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